Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

This grilled chicken satay is so good, I could eat a dozen of them.

Basically, chicken satay is a kabob. Satay is a marinated meat which is skewered and then grilled and served with a sauce. While our version is a chicken satay, satay may also be comprised of beef, mutton, pork, goat, fish and even tofu.

Satay is a common “street” food that originated in Java, Indonesia and can be found in all parts of Indonesia as well as most countries in southeast Asia.

Considering the various diverse ethnic groups in such a large geographical area, one can only imagine the varied styles of satay that are out there. Flavors, techniques and the various meats used give each satay their own personality. No longer is satay just a quick food served by street vendors, it can also be found in most upscale restaurants.

Our version is a grilled chicken satay and is a pretty easy recipe to prepare. Don’t let its simplicity fool you though; they’re packed with flavor and we guarantee you’re going to love the peanut sauce. Give it a try!

Chicken sate vendor in Central Jakarta

Grilled Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

 

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Prep time

30 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

50 mins

 

Satay is a common “street” food that can be found in most parts of the Orient and Indonesia. Give this grilled chicken satay a try. You’ll love the peanut sauce.

Author: Gary Glen

Serves: 6 as an appetizer or 4 as an entree

Go Get This Stuff

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts or 4 skinless, boneless thighs, cut into cubes or strips
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• bamboo skewers
• peanut sauce (see recipe below)

Ingredients for the Peanut Sauce

• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, diced
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 3/4 cups crunchy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce or other sweet chili sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons Chinese 5-spice powder

Then Do This

1. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
2. Thread the chicken onto bamboo skewers, leaving half the skewer bare. This will serve as a handle.
3. Mix remaining ingredients in a small mixing bowl until sugar is dissolved.
4. Using a non-metallic baking dish large enough to hold the skewered chicken, arrange and pour in the marinade being sure chicken is evenly coated. Turn a couple of times during the marinating process.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
6. Prepare a fire for direct grilling or preheat a gas grill to high.
7. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes while turning frequently until browned.
8. Serve immediately with warm peanut sauce.

For the Peanut Sauce

1. Heat oil in a skillet and saute onion and garlic. Cook over low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients and allow to simmer until the peanut butter is soft.
3. Adjust the consistency by adding more water to thin or more peanut butter to thicken. You want the consistency of maple syrup...a thick maple syrup.
4. Adjust the flavors per your personal preference.

Notes

Dark chicken meat actually produces a better satay. The fat it contains renders off and helps keep the meat moist. It's also more flavorful.

Try the peanut sauce on other recipes besides the chicken satay. It makes a great salad dressing, sandwich condiment or topping for fresh grilled vegetables. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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Recipe © 2011 Gary Glen | Photo © 2011 Gary Glen | All rights reserved | Homework assistance courtesy of Wikipedia

Sate Vendor Pic by Lord Mountbatten – . Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Commons.

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